Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
akamantis
ID:
115068

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Georgiadis & Hadjik.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 23(1-2): 157 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114397



Common Names

  • Akamas Centaurea
  • Akamas Star Thistle
  • Akamas Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea akamantis (also called Akamas Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm in height and has purple-blue flowers. It is found in dry and rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea akamantis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurea akamantis are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea akamantis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root ball. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the root ball should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea akamantis

Centaurea akamantis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Canary Islands.

Centaurea akamantis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea akamantis?

Centaurea akamantis

What is the common name of Centaurea akamantis?

Akamantis Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea akamantis?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-75896: Based on the initial data import
Theodoros Georgiadis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Georgiadis' in the authors string.
Georgios Hadjikyriakou (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadjik.' in the authors string.